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Years after a deadly masked shooting in Frisco went cold, a McKinney man gets life in prison

CBS DFW News 12/18 3:02A Julia Falcon

A McKinney man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2017 Frisco murder that went unsolved for years before detectives reopened the cold case and uncovered new...

City of Parker to Discontinue Household Hazardous Waste ‘Porch Pickup’ Service

Parker Texas News Flash 12/18 2:19A

The City of Parker is providing notice that our partnership with HHW Solutions. LLC for household hazardous waste (HHW) collection services will conclude on December 31,...

Every Angel Tree child adopted this year as Salvation Army urges gift drop-offs

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 12/16 12:02A Larry Collins

For the first time in several years, every single Angel on the Salvation Army Angel Tree has been adopted — ensuring thousands of children and older adults will have something special this holiday...

Viral social media post saves 50-year Christmas tradition at Fort Worth school

CBS DFW News 12/15 6:28A Lauren Crawford

What started as a simple social media post turned into a Christmas miracle for hundreds of students in Fort Worth ISD. At George C. Clarke Elementary School, a holiday...

Woman charged with capital murder in 3-year-old son's death in child abuse case

CBS DFW News 12/9 7:18A Steven Rosenbaum

The mother of a 3-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder after her son died at a Dallas hospital. McKinney PD confirmed that Chelsea Berg, 30, was arrested on Monday. Her boyfriend,...

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BOOK REVIEW: CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS (VINTAGE COOKBOOK MYSTERY, #4) by Ellen Byron

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/17 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Crescent City Christmas Chaos Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #4 by Ellen Byron This holiday season in the Big Easy is anything but easy! When Virgil surprises Ricki by hiring her father out of...

Colossal Foundation doubles funding to $100 million for de-extinction mission

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/17 1:00A Noor Adatia

The Dallas company working to bring back the woolly mammoth just doubled its nonprofit funding to $100 million. Find out which other extinct species are on the revival list...

BOOK REVIEW: THE TWELVE SUSPECTS OF CHRISTMAS (A PROVENCE MYSTERY) by Ana T. Drew

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Twelve Suspects of Christmas A Provence Mystery by Ana T. Drew A long-forgotten cold case may add up to murder! The Twelve Suspects of Christmas is a spin-off cozy mystery set in the Provencal...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

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Zon Zon, a Neighborhood Mediterranean Restaurant Opening Monday, December 22

Crave DFW 12/18 6:38A Steven Doyle

Yela Concepts will open Zon Zon , a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, on Monday, December 22, at 5455 Belt Line Road in North Dallas. The neighborhood spot comes from acclaimed restaurateur Yaser...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Caps 2025 With Strong Growth and High-Voltage Momentum

Restaurant News 12/17 10:15A RestaurantNews.com

Popular American-Japanese fusion concept marked by strategic expansion and new restaurateurs Mobile, AL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi closed the year with broader...

John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven

Crave DFW 12/12 9:03A Steven Doyle

If you’re driving along Davenport Road in far north Dallas and see a Chevron, it might be easy to pass right by. But behind the everyday gas pumps and convenience store sits John’s Backyard Grill , a...

Sevy’s Grill to Close After Nearly 30 Years, Plans to Find a New Home

Crave DFW 12/12 4:36A Steven Doyle

After nearly three decades, a Dallas dining institution near Preston Center will be closing its doors. Sevy’s Grill , a fixture on the 8200 block of Preston Road and a longtime favorite of the city’s...

World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners...

Texas Wine Lover 12/10 6:50A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) invites amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards in one of North America s...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie and former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 4:20A Mike D'Alonzo, Associated Press

Ewers, drafted 231st by Miami, was the former QB for the University of Texas Longhorns.

Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 2:36A Associated Press

The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky.

Playoff team No. 4 Texas Tech signs coordinators, GM to new contracts through 2028

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 2:17A Associated Press

Those new contracts for the assistants come two weeks after McGuire got an extension through the 2032 season and a significant pay raise.

No. 9 TCU's Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez only 2nd DI teammates with triple-doubles in same game

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 1:47A Associated Press

The graduate transfers in their first season with the undefeated Horned Frogs pulled that off in a 109-54 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday.

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to...

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 2:09A Associated Press

Flagg topped the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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Vegan Pho

Love and Lemons 1/11 12:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This vegan pho recipe is a delicious plant-based spin on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup. It s an updated version of a recipe I first shared in 2016, inspired by the...

Weekly Meal Plan #2

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/9 10:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan is perfect for a fresh start for the new year, with 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind....

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and...

Restaurant News 1/9 8:44A RestaurantNews.com

Brand posts double-digit year-over-year growth, launches new franchise incentives and accelerates Sunbelt expansion Philadelphia, PA ( Restaurant News Release ) Rita’s...

Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/7 10:00P Krista

This Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli stir fry is sweet, savory, and just spicy enough to make things perfectly balanced. Ready in only 15 minutes, it s a quick and healthy dinner recipe that tastes...

35 Vegan Meal Prep Ideas

Love and Lemons 1/6 2:40A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

If you want to eat more plants in 2026, these vegan meal prep ideas are for you! They include our best grab-and-go breakfasts, packable lunches, and make-ahead dinners—all...

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Painting Neon Art Project for Kids

Kids Activities Blog 1/9 11:28P Brittany

School-aged kids will learn how to paint neon art in this fun project. Our simple techniques can easily be used The post Painting Neon Art Project for Kids appeared first on...

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